• Starting point: The Vieux Port (Old Port) of Marseille Meet on the quay to get to know each other. We will immediately board bus 60 (ticket included) to effortlessly reach the highest point in the city.
• Step 1: The Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde (La Bonne Mère) Explore the exterior of this iconic Neo-Byzantine monument. Enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the entire harbour of Marseille. Self-guided tour of the interior of the Basilica (free admission) before beginning our descent towards the Corniche JF Kennedy.
• Stop 2: Valmer Park A refreshing, shaded break among the exotic trees of this 19th-century park. Marvel at the stunning Villa Valmer and its trompe-l'oeil “rock garden” features.
• Stage 3: The Anse de la Fausse Monnaie (Cove of the Counterfeiters) Pass under the Corniche Kennedy viaduct to discover this small, sheltered harbour and its legendary history of counterfeiters.
• Stage 4: The village of Malmousque Total immersion in the labyrinth of streets on the Malmousque peninsula. A true postcard setting reminiscent of a Corsican or Greek village, facing Îlot Degaby and the Endoume Archipelago.
• Stop 5: Vallon des Auffes Marseille's most famous and traditional fishing harbour. Admire the colourful wooden pointus boats, pass under the large stone bridge and discover the birthplace of the authentic Marseille bouillabaisse.
• Stop 6: Catalans Beach Ride along the famous fine-sand beach in the city centre, a popular spot for local beach volleyball.
• Stop 7: The Palais du Pharo The guided tour ends on the esplanade of Napoleon III's imperial residence. A vantage point that is unique in the world, overlooking the entrance to the harbour, Fort Saint-Jean, the Cathédrale de la Major and the Mucem.
• Drop-off point: The Old Port A final 10-minute stroll to return together to the original departure point in complete peace of mind.